Lead Skytower Systems Engineer

KBR

Patuxent River, MD, USA
Base: $129,000-$194,000; bonus/equity: bonuses, co...
Mq-9 skytower i and ii engineering
Networked mission systems experience
Dod acquisition program background
The role provides technical leadership for the design, integration, test, and fielding of airborne network extension capabilities supporting the U.S. Marine Corps MQ-9 program

Job Summary

  • The role provides technical leadership for the design, integration, test, and fielding of airborne network extension capabilities supporting the U.S. Marine Corps MQ-9 program.
  • Candidates will lead a team of 8–10 engineers across systems engineering, software integration, and test disciplines to ensure mission success.
  • KBR offers competitive benefits including a 401K plan with company match, medical/dental/vision insurance, and opportunities for career advancement through professional training.

Matching Summary

The role provides technical leadership for the design, integration, test, and fielding of airborne network extension capabilities supporting the U.S. Marine Corps MQ-9 program.

Salary

Base: $129,000-$194,000; Bonus/Equity: Bonuses, commissions, sign-on, relocation, short-term/long-term incentives possible; Benefits: 401K match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • MQ-9 SkyTower I and II engineering
  • Networked mission systems experience
  • DoD acquisition program background
  • Team leadership of 8-10 engineers
  • Systems engineering lifecycle V-model

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in Engineering
  • NAVAIR SETR process familiarity
  • Agile/DevSecOps methodology
  • MOSA open systems architecture
  • Formal engineering report writing

Key Requirements

  • US Citizen with active Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline
  • 10+ years in systems engineering or defense programs
  • Ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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